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Peter vs Matias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Matias Rank #158

Matias is more popular, ranked #158 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Matias more popular?

Matias is more popular, ranked #158 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Matias mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Matias boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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